COMBAT announces emergency funding for agencies; apply by April 9

COMBAT announces emergency funding for agencies; apply by April 9

admin April 2, 2020

April 2, 2020 APRIL 9 DEADLINE Jackson County COMBAT is stepping up to help those helping others. Agencies operating treatment centers, recovery houses or other facilities providing “in-house” care for individuals with Substance Use Disorders (SUD) may now submit a request for…

Governor Parson Gives Updates on Missouri National Guard, Department of Economic Development Efforts to Assist with COVID-19 Response

admin March 31, 2020

March 31, 2020 (JEFFERSON CITY, MO) – In today’s press briefing, Governor Mike Parson provided updates on efforts by the Missouri National Guard, Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED), Missouri Department of Corrections (DOC), and the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to assist…

Jackson County Executive statement on Rep. Joe Runions Act

admin March 30, 2020

March 30, 2020 By Marshanna Smith Jackson County Executive Frank White, Jr. commends the members of the County Legislature for approving more than $4.5 million for the Runions Act, his emergency funding proposal to combat the toll of COVID-19 on our community.…

COVID-19 Testing Available for First Responders and Health Care Workers

admin March 28, 2020

March 28, 2020 ~ 1:15 p.m. COVID-19 Updates EJC Confirmed Case Count: 51 Cases and 1Death COVID-19 Testing Available for First Responders and Health Care Workers To qualify, public health and safety professionals must meet state laboratory criteria First responders on the front lines are working…

Governor Parson Signs Executive Order 20-06 to Begin Mobilizing Missouri National Guard to Assist with COVID-19 Response

admin March 27, 2020

March 27, 2020 – 9:31 a.m. Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Missouri Department of Public Safety, Missouri State Emergency Management Agency, and MO HealthNet Division Welcome Enhanced Collaboration with Missouri National Guard (JEFFERSON CITY, MO) – Governor Mike Parson has signed Executive…

President Trump Approves Governor Parson’s Request for Major Disaster Declaration to Support Missouri’s Coronavirus Response

admin March 26, 2020

March 26, 2020 (JEFFERSON CITY, MO) – President Donald Trumptoday approved Governor Mike Parson’s request for a federal major disaster declaration for the state of Missouri. The President approved Governor Parson’s request that the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Public Assistance Program be utilized to…

QuikTrip Launches On-Lot Pickup in KC Metro and Nationwide

admin March 26, 2020

March 25, 2020 QT’s newest service allows customers to pick up essential items from the parking lot. QuikTrip (QT) launches On-lot Pickup service nationwide in more than 800 stores in 11 states. The company’s newest offering has been in development since early…

HHS Announces Grants to Provide Meals for Older Adults in Missouri

admin March 25, 2020

March 24, 2020 ~ 7:45 p.m. Today, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is announcing $250 million in grants from the Administration for Community Living (ACL) to help communities provide meals for older adults. Missouri received a grant for $4,533,133.…

MSHP Suspends All Written And Driver Road Testing Statewide

admin March 23, 2020

March 23, 2020 Colonel Eric T. Olson, Superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol announces that the Patrol is immediately suspending all written and skills-based driver road testing at all locations through April 6, 2020. This includes operator, commercial driver license and…

Governor Parson Signs Executive Order 20-05 Allowing Sale of Unprepared Foods by Restaurants

admin March 23, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 23, 2020 Governor Parson Signs Executive Order 20-05 Allowing Sale of Unprepared Foods by Restaurants (JEFFERSON CITY, MO) – Today, Governor Mike Parson signed Executive Order 20-05 ordering the suspension of any prohibition on the sale of unprepared food by…